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en-usCopyright 1999-2017 Numark LtdTue, 26 Sep 2017 23:22:30 +0100Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:22:30 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssadmin@numarknet.comNew service toolkits now livehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/J_puWhvg8RE/new-service-toolkits-now-live
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17496-167-167-servicepacks-png.png" alt="new service toolkits" /> <h5><strong>Why provide services in your pharmacy?</strong></h5>
<p>With the health agenda becoming more and more service led, moving away from a now less rewarding dispensing only business model and diversifying your service offering, will help contribute to the growth of your pharmacies bottom line.</p>
<h5><strong>Which service is right for you?</strong></h5>
<p>Before taking the plunge into setting up a new service it is always a good idea to gain insight into the needs of your community to assess whether the demand for the service will justify the associated time and costs of setting it up.</p>
<p>You can do this by:</p>
<ol>
<li>Checking out your local health profile to see where health inequalities may indicate a need for a particular service. Go to <a href="http://www.numarknet.comfingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles" target="_blank"><strong>fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles</strong></a></li>
<li>Checking with your LPC to see which services are being commissioned by them.</li>
<li>Simply ask your customers.</li>
</ol>
<h5><strong>How can we support you in setting up a service?</strong></h5>
<p>We have introduced some new service support packs, and will be introducing more in the coming months. All the support you need is available to download from NumarkNet inclusive in your membership fee.</p>
<p><strong>NEW</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Blood pressure</li>
<li>Diabetes</li>
<li>Smoking cessation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What do our service packs include?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>GP referral letter and checklist</li>
<li>Patient consent form</li>
<li>SOP</li>
<li>Staff workbook and service spec</li>
<li>Leaflets and posters to help market the service</li>
<li>Online marketing pack including downloadable web banner adverts, social media headers and social media template posts.</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/pharmacy-services/private-services/blood-pressure-testing-new" target="_blank">Download support for blood pressure testing</a></p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/pharmacy-services/private-services/diabetes-screening-service-new" target="_blank">Download support for diabetes screening </a></p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/pharmacy-services/private-services/smoking-cessation-new" target="_blank">Download support for smoking cessation </a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/J_puWhvg8RE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/new-service-toolkits-now-livehttp://www.numarknet.com/news/new-service-toolkits-now-liveTariff Tip Formulation pricing rules in Scotlandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/VhEi6wOQqEE/tariff-tip-formulation-pricing-rules-in-scotland
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15600-167-167-Tariff-Tip-ThumbNail-jpg.png" alt="" /> <h2>Access Restricted</h2>
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<p>If you own an independent pharmacy in the UK you can find out more about <a href="http://www.numarknet.com/become-a-member">becoming a member</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/VhEi6wOQqEE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/tariff-tip-formulation-pricing-rules-in-scotlandhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/tariff-tip-formulation-pricing-rules-in-scotland Updated Quality Payment Guide for Claim Point 2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/43cPb2PVSCU/-updated-quality-payment-guide-for-claim-point-2
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17388-167-167-cuts-jpg.png" alt="QualityPaymentTips" /> <p class="intro">Our downloadable Quality Payment Guide has been revised and refreshed ready for Claim Point 2 – 24 November 2017.</p>
<p class="intro"><span style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px;">The information contained is as accurate as possible at this point; however members should be mindful that not all of the information has been released by NHS England yet.</span></p>
<p>Information will be updated further as new information is released so it is advisable to keep an eye on NumarkNet.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/downloads/Funding-cuts/Quality-payment-criteria-table-review-second-claim-point.pdf.r3819" target="_blank">Download the latest table</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/43cPb2PVSCU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsThu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/-updated-quality-payment-guide-for-claim-point-2http://www.numarknet.com/news/-updated-quality-payment-guide-for-claim-point-2Medical device alert All Accu-Chek Insight Insulin pumps - risk of alarm failurehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/6ffT7Stt-fg/medical-device-alert-all-accu-chek-insight-insulin-pumps-risk-of-alarm-failure
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">Accu-Chek Insight pumps (manufactured by Roche Diabetes Care) - the audible and/or vibration alarms might not function, which may lead to hyperglycaemia if the user doesn’t see the notification message on the pump.</p>
<h5><strong>Problem/background</strong></h5>
<p>Due to an electrical issue there is a risk of a vibrator alarm failure and an intermittent audible alarm failure.</p>
<p>The alarm failures will be detected during a pump’s self-test, which is prompted by changing the battery or insulin cartridge. If the failures are detected, the E7 error shows on the pump’s display.</p>
<p>Users should contact the customer careline as instructed in the user manual if they cannot resolve an E7 error message.</p>
<h2>Action</h2>
<ul>
<li>Identify all users of Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps</li>
<li>Ensure that all patients and carers:</li>
<ul>
<li>receive the manufacturer’s <a href="https://mhra.filecamp.com/public/file/2nhi-3gllhc86">Field Safety Notice</a> (FSN)</li>
<li>understand the information detailed in the FSN and follow the advice given by the manufacturer</li>
<li>check the display of the insulin pump regularly</li>
<li>seek clinical advice if they are concerned and have an alternative insulin therapy available if necessary</li>
<li>contact Roche Careline to get a replacement if the pump continues to display the ‘E7’ error message</li>
</ul>
<li>Return the FSN acknowledgment form to Roche as currently the manufacturer has not received sufficient responses</li>
</ul>
<h3>Deadlines for actions</h3>
<p>Actions underway: 4 October 2017</p>
<p>Actions complete: 18 October 2017</p>
<h3>Manufacturer contacts</h3>
<p>Roche Diabetes Care</p>
<p>Tel: 0800 731 2291</p>
<p><a href="http://www.numarknet.commailto:burgesshill.insulinpumps@roche.com">burgesshill.insulinpumps@roche.com</a></p>
<p>Manufacturer FSCA Reference: SB_RDC_2017_04</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/6ffT7Stt-fg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsThu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/medical-device-alert-all-accu-chek-insight-insulin-pumps-risk-of-alarm-failurehttp://www.numarknet.com/news/medical-device-alert-all-accu-chek-insight-insulin-pumps-risk-of-alarm-failureNew modular leadership programme now available online http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/GnINtisQx2w/new-modular-leadership-programme-now-available-online-
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17422-167-167-leadership-screenshot-png.png" alt="Leadership modules" /> <p class="intro">The Numark Leadership Programme is now available to all members online via the Numark+Training platform.</p>
<p>The training has been designed specifically with the pharmacy environment in mind and is:</p>
<ul>
<li>Highly accessible – login via desktop, tablet or smartphone.</li>
<li>Modular learning allows members to complete the training in bitesize chunks at a pace to suit them.</li>
<li>Can be revisited at any time.</li>
<li>Included in your Numark membership fee.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="background-color: initial;">On completion of the training which is comprised of eight modules, members will have a strong understanding of the following areas of leadership:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Change management</li>
<li>Coaching others for results</li>
<li>Effective communication and feedback skills</li>
<li>Effective delegation</li>
<li>Effective goal setting</li>
<li>Managing conflicting priorities</li>
<li>Managing poor performance</li>
<li>Solution focused thinking</li>
</ul>
<p>To access the training members simply need to login to their Numark+Training portal and find the training under the <strong>'managers'</strong> tab and then selecting <strong>'Numark Leadership Programme'.</strong> <strong></strong></p>
<p> <img src="https://www.numarknet.com/documents/_StockImages/leadership-screenshot-2.png.r19372" alt="" width="500" height="300" /></p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="http://www.numarknet.com/7966" target="_self">Sign in and start learning</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/GnINtisQx2w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsThu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/new-modular-leadership-programme-now-available-online-http://www.numarknet.com/news/new-modular-leadership-programme-now-available-online-NumarkTraining Featured content - Focus on smoking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/n-oQnWeafmE/numark-training-featured-content-focus-on-smoking-
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17473-167-167-counter-excellence-smoking-png.png" alt="Counter Excellence - smoking" /> <p class="intro">It won’t come as a surprise that smoking is the nation’s number one killer according to the Office of National Statistics.</p>
<p>It has been recognised that pharmacy is ideally placed to be able to advise and support customers in their local community who want to stop smoking through brief advice, stop smoking services and the sale of nicotine replacement therapy.</p>
<p>Completing training on smoking cessation will equip you and your team to offer the support and guidance to your customers to inspire them to take steps to stop smoking for the long term.</p>
<p>On the Numark+Training platform, there are learning modules and articles for all levels. We suggest the following learning to update and enhance your knowledge of skin conditions and treatments.</p>
<p>If you are a Healthy Living Pharmacy we have created a number of briefing sheets to support your health campaigns. Please take a look at our information for how you can support Stoptober.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/downloads/HLP-briefing-sheets/Stop-Smoking-Briefing-Sheet-2.pdf.r3785" target="_blank">Run a Stoptober Health Campaign - briefing sheet</a><a class="intro" href="https://www.numarknet.com/download/detail/1043" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p class="message-green"><span>Simply sign into the platform and search the titles below.</span></p>
<h5>CPD MODULES:</h5>
<ul>
<li>Tobacco Harm Reduction</li>
<li>Dying for a cigarette</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>FOR THE PHARMACY TEAM:</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Counter Excellence: Smoking Cessation</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #494949; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></span></p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="http://www.numarknet.comSimply%20sign%20into%20the%20platform%20and%20search%20the%20titles%20below." target="_self">Sign in to start learning </a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/n-oQnWeafmE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsThu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/numark-training-featured-content-focus-on-smoking-http://www.numarknet.com/news/numark-training-featured-content-focus-on-smoking-EPS outage [update]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/lOODUSlXUOc/eps-outage-update-
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p><span class="intro">The Service Desk at EMIS Health Community Pharmacy is currently experiencing an influx of calls relating to connectivity issues with the Electronic Prescription Service.</span> <span class="intro">While this issue is being investigated we urge customers not to contact the Service Desk for EPS related issues.</span></p>
<p>NHS Digital have reported that this has been caused by DNS issues within the BT infrastructure.</p>
<h5>UPDATE at 15:55 20.09.71</h5>
<p>Users should no longer be experiencing issues in connectivity with the Electronic Prescription Service. NHS Digital have reported that the DNS issues experienced earlier today within the BT infrastructure have now been resolved.</p>
<p>As a result of this outage, a number of ETP scripts remain in a ‘Release Rejection’ status temporarily. EHCP are presently arranging a replay of all affected scripts and will advise users once these replays are completed.</p>
<p>We urge users to refrain from calling the Service Desk in relation to ETP scripts in a ‘Release Rejection’ status until this time.</p>
<p>A further update will be provided at the earliest opportunity.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/lOODUSlXUOc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/eps-outage-update-http://www.numarknet.com/news/eps-outage-update-Hepatitis A vaccine availability implications and updated advicehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/-g_w177lsOQ/hepatitis-a-vaccine-availability-implications-and-updated-advice
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15947-167-167-info-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">The current shortage of hepatitis A vaccine is ongoing and continues to affect availability of vaccines both within the United Kingdom and globally.</p>
<p>This vaccine shortage has implications for community pharmacists supplying vaccines on prescription or providing private travel services.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/clinical-advice/medicines-advice/hepatitis-a-vaccine-availability-implications-and-updated-advice" target="_self">See implications and updated advice</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/-g_w177lsOQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/hepatitis-a-vaccine-availability-implications-and-updated-advicehttp://www.numarknet.com/news/hepatitis-a-vaccine-availability-implications-and-updated-advicePrice concessionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/UrZetCLSERQ/price-concessions
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/16804-167-167-drugtariff-jpg.png" alt="Drug Tariff" /> <p class="intro">Price concessions agreed by the Department of Health and the Welsh Government.</p>
<p>You are automatically paid the concession price on prescriptions dispensed in the relevant month.</p>
<p>No extra endorsements are needed.</p>
<p><a href="http://psnc.org.uk/dispensing-supply/supply-chain/supply-issues-feedback/problems-with-obtaining-a-generic-medicine/">Report supply issues to PSNC (Eng &Wales)</a> <img src="/documents/icons/link-icons/external-link.gif" alt="External website" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.communitypharmacyni.co.uk/drug-tariff-2/concessionary-prices/">Report supply issues to CPNI (Northern Ireland)</a> <img src="/documents/icons/link-icons/external-link.gif" alt="External website" /></p>
<h2>This month: September 2017</h2>
<table style="width: 482px;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr style="background-color: #e2e8e6;">
<td width="321">
<p><strong>Drug</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p><strong>Pack size</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p><strong>Price concession</strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Anastrozole 1mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£14.45</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Atorvastatin 80mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£2.20</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Betahistine 16mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>84</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£8.84</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Betahistine 8mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>84</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£6.25</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Buspirone 10mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£9.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Chlorpromazine 25mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£32.20</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Chlorpromazine 100mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£35.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Citalopram 10mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£1.58</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Citalopram 20mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£2.30</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Citalopram 40mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£2.60</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Dapsone 50mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£39.52</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Diamorphine 30mg powder for solution for injection ampoules</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>5</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£16.52</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Duloxetine 30mg capsules (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£5.99</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Duloxetine 40mg capsules (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£7.75</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Desogestrel 75mcg tablets (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£2.99</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Eplerenone 25mg tablets (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£7.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Eplerenone 50mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£12.60</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Exemestane 25mg tablets (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£63.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Gabapentin 300mg capsules</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>100</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£13.95</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£16.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Levetiracetam 1g tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£92.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Levetiracetam 250mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£27.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Levetiracetam 500mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£49.32</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Levetiracetam 750mg tablets (new)</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£61.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Mefenamic acid 500mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£55.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Nitrofurantoin 100mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£12.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 10mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£65.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 15mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£84.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 2.5mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£16.49</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 20mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£108.99</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 5mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£32.25</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Olanzapine 7.5mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£52.44</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Oxazepam 10mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£18.49</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Oxazepam 15mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£18.49</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Pramipexole 88mcg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>30</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£13.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Quetiapine 100mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£70.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Quetiapine 150mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£72.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Quetiapine 200mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£71.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Quetiapine 25mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£24.95</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Quetiapine 300mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£136.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Rasagiline 1mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£13.95</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Rizatriptan 10mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>3</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£13.37</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>13.5ml</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£9.72</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Sumatriptan 100mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£22.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Sumatriptan 50mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£15.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Tranexamic acid 500mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>60</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£14.30</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Terbinafine 250mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>14</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£12.49</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Trimethoprim 50mg/5ml Oral Susp SF</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>100ml</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£3.99</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Valsartan 160mg capsules</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£14.95</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Valsartan 80mg capsules</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£11.43</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Vitamin B Co Strong tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>28</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£5.50</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Zolmitriptan 2.5mg orodispersible tablets sugar free</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£18.27</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="321">
<p>Zolmitriptan 2.5mg tablets</p>
</td>
<td width="76">
<p>6</p>
</td>
<td width="85">
<p>£18.00</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Last month: August 2017</h2>
<table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" border="0">
<thead>
<tr><th>Drug</th><th>Pack size</th><th>Price concession</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anastrozole 1mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£14.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betahistine 16mg tablets</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>£11.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betahistine 8mg tablets</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>£6.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Buspirone 10mg tablets</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>£9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dapsone 50mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£44.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Diamorphine 30mg powder for solution for injection ampoules</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>£16.52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Exemestane 25mg tablets</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>£63.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabapentin 300mg capsules</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>£13.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£11.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levetiracetam 1g tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£95.34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levetiracetam 250mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£28.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levetiracetam 500mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£49.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Levetiracetam 750mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£61.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mefenamic acid 500mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitrofurantoin 100mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 10mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 15mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 2.5mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£16.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 20mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 5mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£33.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Olanzapine 7.5mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oxazepam 10mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£19.97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oxazepam 15mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£19.97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pramipexole 88mcg tablets</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>£13.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 100mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>£13.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 150mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>£19.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 200mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>£15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 225mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>£13.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 25mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>£12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 300mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>£14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 50mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>£19.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 75mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>£14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quetiapine 100mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£90.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quetiapine 150mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£90.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quetiapine 200mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£90.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quetiapine 25mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£27.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quetiapine 300mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£107.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rasagiline 1mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£15.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rizatriptan 10mg tablets</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>£13.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops</td>
<td>13.5ml</td>
<td>£9.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sumatriptan 100mg tablets</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>£32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sumatriptan 50mg tablets</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>£28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tranexamic acid 500mg tablets</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>£14.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terbinafine 250mg tablets</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>£12.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Valsartan 160mg capsules</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Valsartan 40mg capsules</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£7.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Valsartan 80mg capsules</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>£9.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zolmitriptan 2.5mg orodispersible tablets sugar free</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>£17.90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zolmitriptan 2.5mg tablets</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>£18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/UrZetCLSERQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/price-concessionshttp://www.numarknet.com/news/price-concessionsQuality Payments Tip - Patient SafetySafeguardinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/AoL-j1B6Afk/quality-payments-tip-patient-safety-safeguarding
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15472-167-167-coins-notes-jpg.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">The Quality Payments criteria states “On the day of the review 80% of registered pharmacy professionals working at the pharmacy have achieved level 2 safeguarding status for children and vulnerable adults in the last two years“.</p>
<p>Our quality payments tip on patient safety/safeguarding can help you achieve this.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-patient-safety-safeguarding?ref=side">Take a look at our guidance</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/AoL-j1B6Afk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/quality-payments-tip-patient-safety-safeguardinghttp://www.numarknet.com/news/quality-payments-tip-patient-safety-safeguardingTariff Tip Prescription charges for 18 year old studentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/XTJVJdYOhlc/tariff-tip-prescription-charges-for-18-year-old-students
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15600-167-167-Tariff-Tip-ThumbNail-jpg.png" alt="" /> <h2>Access Restricted</h2>
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<p>If you are a Numark member please sign in on NumarkNet. Any problems please <a href="http://www.numarknet.com/contact-us">contact us</a>.</p>
<p>If you own an independent pharmacy in the UK you can find out more about <a href="http://www.numarknet.com/become-a-member">becoming a member</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/XTJVJdYOhlc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/tariff-tip-prescription-charges-for-18-year-old-studentshttp://www.numarknet.com/news/tariff-tip-prescription-charges-for-18-year-old-studentsNorth Yorkshire LPC Health Champions networking and support sessions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/nRmOuRynJSU/north-yorkshire-lpc-health-champions-networking-and-support-sessions.
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17412-167-167-hlplogofornnet-png.png" alt="HLPlogo" /> <p class="intro">These sessions are open to health champions based within the North Yorkshire area and are free to attend.</p>
<p>These sessions will provide a chance to network with other champions as well as an opportunity to share successes and challenges to date. The sessions will consist of activities including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Discussion on HLP and success of previous health campaigns</li>
<li>Running a successful Stoptober health campaign</li>
<li>Numark Top Tips for running health promotions</li>
</ul>
<p>The workshops run from 6:30pm until 9pm and will be held:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday 26<sup>th</sup> September – Novotel, York</li>
<li>Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup> September – Scarborough Rugby Club, Scarborough</li>
</ul>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/training/north-yorkshire-lpc-health-champions-networking-and-support-sessions" target="_self"><strong>Sign up to attend a session</strong></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/nRmOuRynJSU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsMon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/north-yorkshire-lpc-health-champions-networking-and-support-sessions.http://www.numarknet.com/news/north-yorkshire-lpc-health-champions-networking-and-support-sessions.Pharmacy A way forward for public health Our responsehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/VjoqzVbJYG8/pharmacy-a-way-forward-for-public-health-our-response
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17469-167-167-Laura-copy-jpg.png" alt="Laura Reed - Head of Professional Development" /> <p class="intro">PHE published the document<strong> Pharmacy: A way forward for public health </strong>this month which builds on the NHS Five Year Forward View and sets out the opportunities for both commissioners and providers to take action at a local level. Laura Reed, Head of Professional Development at Numark welcomes the latest strategy that recognises the role of pharmacy in public health and details how Numark plans to support members with the vision.</p>
<p>“It is once again encouraging to see that the PHE recognises the importance of pharmacy and the pivotal role we can play in making a difference to the public’s health.</p>
<p>“PHE emphasise the importance that public health interventions are of a high quality, in professional looking premises and utilise the skill mix of the whole workforce. We are pleased to see that the wider pharmacy team are encouraged to play a significant role in supporting interventions that help the public to make small but sustainable changes.</p>
<p>“The reference made to the greater role of ‘clinical’ pharmacists in GP practices is positive as it does recognise that they have a key role in supporting the integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams – including community and hospital pharmacy. Disappointing that they chose to use the phrase ‘clinical’ which would imply that other pharmacists aren’t clinical but we’ll sweep over that in favour of their otherwise positive approach to making better use of pharmacy. </p>
<p>“In terms of community pharmacy the document reinforces that optimising medicine use is at the heart of pharmacy’s role and as well as supply this should also include health promoting advice. </p>
<p>“There are significant opportunities for commissioning of services and as outlined in the document we fully support that pharmacy should be proactive in demonstrating the value of services delivered in the community. There is strong evidence to suggest that privately commissioned services can then be used to develop/supporting commissioned services. For example flu started as a private service before being taken up by local areas and then becoming a national service due to the huge success credited to pharmacy. To date we have delivered close to 1 million flu vaccinations to patients and Numark have been instrumental in helping make this a pharmacy led service.</p>
<p>“To support the NHS Five Year Forward View, Numark have developed a range of service support toolkits linking in to key public health agendas such as blood pressure, diabetes, alcohol, sexual health, diabetes, weight management and smoking cessation.</p>
<p>“The toolkits allow our members to set up their own service in the pharmacy. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring all staff delivering the service are able to demonstrate their competency – this is key to ensure a quality service delivering outcomes. They also help to make use of the wider healthcare team/workforce.</p>
<p>“We will focus on soft skills training for the pharmacy team. This is important to be able to develop the capacity and capability in the workforce. We recognise the important role the pharmacy team play in community pharmacy and that staff often are the first (and sometimes only) point of contact between a customer and pharmacy. We are therefore ensuring our training supports them to deliver high quality patient care as well as drive recruitment and engagement with services.</p>
<p>“It is no longer a case that pharmacies just sign up to services – they need to deliver outcomes if we are to continue to get future services commissioned.</p>
<p>“If pharmacy is to realise its potential and further expand its role in patient care, members will need to ensure they have a workforce fit for the future. This will have to include not only the support team but also the managers and leaders within the business.</p>
<p>“The role that HLP can play is widely mentioned in the document and it is stated that it is ‘one of the most significant developments in community pharmacy in recent years’</p>
<p>“HLP should be more than a tick box – it is a quality standard that most pharmacies must aim towards. Whilst there is a lot of support to get HLPs accredited, the key is to maintain this going forward and be able to demonstrate through evidence the positive impact. We have launched a series of HLP Briefing Sheets designed to support members to run those important health campaigns and collect the evidence of their impact, and continuing to support accredited health champions – bringing them together to network, share ideas and focus them on key campaigns locally.”</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/VjoqzVbJYG8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/pharmacy-a-way-forward-for-public-health-our-responsehttp://www.numarknet.com/news/pharmacy-a-way-forward-for-public-health-our-responsePHOENIX update Boehringer SPIRIVA important informationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/Mjwbd5yyfDI/phoenix-update-boehringer-spiriva-important-information
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17466-167-167-Phoenix-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">We would like to inform you that only the Boehringer Respimat products recently moved to a solus arrangement with Alliance Healthcare.</p>
<p>All other Boehringer products including Spiriva and Pradaxa (solus with Phoenix) are still available to order from Phoenix as usual.</p>
<table border="0">
<thead>
<tr><th>PIP Code</th><th>Product</th><th>Comments</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>286-7497</td>
<td>Spiriva caps 18mcg refill 30</td>
<td>Still available from Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>286-7505</td>
<td>Spiriva combopack 18mcg</td>
<td>Still available from Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>399-0223</td>
<td>Spiriva caps 18mcg refill 60</td>
<td>Still available from Phoenix</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td>Pradaxa caps range</td>
<td>Available from Phoenix only</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>330-2114</td>
<td>Spiriva respimat 2.5mcg</td>
<td>Available from Alliance only</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>398-1123</td>
<td>Spiriva respimat 2.5mcg 4ml</td>
<td>Available from Alliance only</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>387-0862</td>
<td>Striverdi respimat 2.5mcg</td>
<td>Available from Alliance only</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3><br />Did you know...</h3>
<p>If you are signed up to the PharmAssist ordering system through Numark when you place an order it will search for a PI to save you money and should one not be available, will direct your order automatically to the appropriate wholesaler.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="http://www.numarknet.com/7228">Find out more about PharmAssist</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/Mjwbd5yyfDI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/phoenix-update-boehringer-spiriva-important-informationhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/phoenix-update-boehringer-spiriva-important-informationQuality Payment Tips - Asthma referralhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/5vZF8ygKugw/quality-payment-tips-asthma-referral
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17015-167-167-iStock_000016815332Small-jpg.png" alt="inhaler" /> <p class="intro">The Quality Payment Criteria states: “On the day of the review, the pharmacy can show evidence of asthma patients, for whom more than six short acting bronchodilator inhalers were dispensed without any corticosteroid inhaler within a six month period, are referred to an appropriate health care professional for an asthma review.’'</p>
<p> We have published a Quality Payment Tip that guides members in identifying patients who may require referral and evidencing their referral in order to claim the relevant Quality Payment points. A list of inhalers is also available.</p>
<p>Patients whose asthma is well controlled should not need to use their short-acting bronchodilator regularly. Prescribing of six or more short acting bronchodilator inhalers over a six month period would indicate poor asthma control or the need for a review of ongoing treatment.</p>
<p>Each prescription for a short-acting bronchodilator inhaler (without a corresponding corticosteroid inhaler) should be checked with the patient’s PMR to confirm how many short-acting bronchodilators have been supplied to the patient within the previous six months.</p>
<p><span> </span>NHS England has not specified a set number of patients to refer to be eligible to claim the points/payment.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-clinical-effectiveness-asthma-review-%20" target="_self"><span> </span>Find out more</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/5vZF8ygKugw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsMon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/quality-payment-tips-asthma-referralhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/quality-payment-tips-asthma-referralSurcharge reminder - Phoenix do not impose any spend surcharges on your purchasing or on fuelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/dyjkikFm_Ak/surcharge-reminder-phoenix-do-not-impose-any-spend-surcharges-on-your-purchasing-or-on-fuel
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15947-167-167-info-png.png" alt="" /> <p><span class="intro">We would like to remind our valued members that there are no spend threshold surcharges imposed on your purchases through Phoenix. Phoenix do not impose any fuel surcharges either.</span></p>
<p>This is in recognition of the funding cuts our members are facing in England and also generally tough economic times for all our members across the UK. Independents are under “immense pressure” and “the last thing our members need is an additional financial burden, no matter what the rationale.”</p>
<p>The main objective is to support all of our members to remain profitable, which can be very difficult if we are not mindful of the challenges facing the sector.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/dyjkikFm_Ak" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 8 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/surcharge-reminder-phoenix-do-not-impose-any-spend-surcharges-on-your-purchasing-or-on-fuelhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/surcharge-reminder-phoenix-do-not-impose-any-spend-surcharges-on-your-purchasing-or-on-fuelLeadership core to delivering against new strategy in Scotlandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/hcehUTB9Z6E/leadership-core-to-delivering-against-new-strategy-in-scotland
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17445-167-167-Scotland-Flag-jpg.png" alt="NHS Scotland" /> <p class="intro">We were delighted to read the recent strategy for pharmacies in Scotland as outlined in the ‘Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care’ document. The strategy is very much focused toward pharmacists playing a more clinical role in terms of delivering care to patients with a view to releasing pressure on GP teams. Pharmacy technicians will also have a much more integral and enhanced role to help support the pharmacist deliver against the vision for community pharmacy in Scotland.</p>
<p>The new strategy will bring the need for the skills, resources and processes within the pharmacy environment to undergo significant change. Pharmacy teams will need to identify core skill sets and pharmacists will be required to make more use of pharmacy technicians to help free time for them to enhance their role in clinical care. Core to this is leadership.</p>
<p>We are committed to supporting our members to maintain and grow profitability, protect your OTC business, develop staff to fulfil their role requirements, but above all give them you time, skills and confidence to embrace the future strategy for pharmacy in Scotland.</p>
<p>Delivering against the service agenda is going to be vital for pharmacies to maximise remuneration opportunities and we can help members identify and influence operating efficiencies to improve performance. </p>
<p>Our team of pharmacists and industry experts provide SOPs, service delivery resources and a range of training programmes designed to optimise pharmacy management and more specifically we are currently looking at how we support pharmacy in delivering against the new obligations of CMS. </p>
<p>Delegation and leadership is key to help free up time and utilising the pharmacy team effectively will help find those extra hours in the day. It is important to look at the skills and competencies of the individuals in the team. It may be that investment is needed in some extra training to fully reap the benefits and increase productivity, both now and in the future. We offer members a comprehensive package of training programmes that can help to achieve this. </p>
<p>Our leadership programme has been designed specifically with the pharmacy environment in mind. The modular learning approach makes the training hugely accessible. It can be completed in bite size chunks at a pace that suits and can be revisited at any time. On completion of the training which is comprised of eight modules, pharmacists will have a strong understanding of the following areas of leadership:</p>
<ul>
<li>Change management</li>
<li>Coaching others for results</li>
<li>Effective communication and feedback skills</li>
<li>Effective delegation</li>
<li>Effective goal setting</li>
<li>Managing conflicting priorities</li>
<li>Managing poor performance</li>
<li>Solution focused thinking</li>
</ul>
<p>Our Leadership Programme is free of charge exclusively to members and can be accessed via the Numark+Training platform.</p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/16477-167-167-HLP-logo-th-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">Did you know that Healthy Living Pharmacies can deliver better outcomes for patients? By becoming a Healthy Living Pharmacy you will benefit your community, your pharmacy and your pharmacy team.</p>
<p>Whether you are considering implementing Healthy Living Pharmacy locally and wish to become accredited or simply want to find out more about the benefits the initiative can bring, our e-course can help. During the course you will learn about leadership, how to engage stakeholders and the public, behaviour change and how to make Healthy Living Pharmacy part of everyday practice.</p>
<p>This eight week online course provides an opportunity to be part of an active learning community as you learn. You can take part in discussion forums to solve problems and share experiences with colleagues. Completion of an online reflective journal will support you in your continuing professional development.</p>
<p>There will be support from online tutors who will be available for questions and will monitor some of the online activities.</p>
<h5><strong>When does the course start?</strong></h5>
<p>The course starts on <strong style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px;">Monday 11<sup>th</sup> September</strong><span style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;"> and will run for eight weeks.</span><strong style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px;"> </strong><span style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">We estimate that you will need to commit to four hours of learning each week. The course is bookable through CPPE and will be hosted by Canvas.</span></p>
<h5><strong>How can I book my place?</strong></h5>
<p>Go to the <a href="https://www.cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l/hlp-e-02/" target="_blank"><em>Healthy Living Pharmacy – preparing for self assessment</em> </a> and login in. Follow the instructions to book your place. Once you have done this we will take you to a page that explains how to register for our course on Canvas. You will also receive this information in an email.</p>
<p>Places are limited so book your place on this course early. Booking will only remain open for ten days after the start date.</p>
<p>Visit the CPPE website for more information on this exciting course.</p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/16477-167-167-HLP-logo-th-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">The Quality Payment Criteria states: “On the day of the review, the pharmacy is a Healthy Living Pharmacy level 1 (self-assessment).’'</p>
<p><strong>The value of this Quality Payment criterion is as follows:</strong></p>
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
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<td width="308" valign="top">
<p>Number of review points at which it can be claimed</p>
</td>
<td width="308" valign="top">
<p>One (April 2017 OR November 2017)</p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="308" valign="top">
<p>Points at any one review point</p>
</td>
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<p>20</p>
</td>
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<p>Total points over the two review points</p>
</td>
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<p>20</p>
</td>
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<p>Value of total points</p>
</td>
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<p>£1,280</p>
</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<p>The Healthy Living Pharmacy (HLP) framework is a tiered commissioning framework aimed at achieving consistent delivery of a broad range of high quality services through community pharmacies to meet local need, improving the health and wellbeing of the local population and helping to reduce health inequalities.</p>
<p>The HLP framework is underpinned by three enablers:</p>
<ul>
<li>workforce development – a skilled team to pro-actively support and promote behaviour change, improving health and wellbeing;</li>
<li>premises that are fit for purpose; and</li>
<li>engagement with the local community, other health professionals (especially GPs), social care and public health professionals and local authorities.</li>
</ul>
<p>We understand that the amount of detail surrounding HLP accreditation can be overwhelming so we have put together some simple steps and FAQs in the form of our Quality Payment Tips to help you.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-simple-steps-to-hlp?ref=side" target="_self">See the Quality Payment Tip for HLP</a></p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17453-167-167-Numark-Specials-logo-web-jpg.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">Using the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of unlicensed medicines and hard-to-source products, Numark Specials in partnership with Phoenix offers an unrivalled range of thousands of products, backed by expert knowledge and exceptional customer service.</p>
<p>Five great reasons why they are our preferred supplier: </p>
<ol>
<li><strong>No more searching</strong> - a comprehensive product range of thousands of items</li>
<li><strong>Market-leading cut-off times</strong> – order as late as 9pm for next-day delivery before 12 noon</li>
<li><strong>Expert advice when you need it</strong> – Customer Service team and in-house Pharmacists are on hand to support and answer technical queries from 8am-10pm Monday-Thursday and 6pm on Fridays^</li>
<li><strong>Up to 150 checks**</strong> - each manufactured line can undergo up to 150 checks before release</li>
<li><strong>Sign </strong><strong>up on NumarkNet</strong> – Numark Specials in partnership with Phoenix will contact you within 24 hours^ to validate your application</li>
</ol>
<p>Numark Specials in partnership with Phoenix has a portfolio of thousands of formulations, including: </p>
<ul>
<li>Oral solutions and suspensions</li>
<li>Ointments, creams and pastes</li>
<li>Tablets, Capsules, unit dose powders and suppositories</li>
<li>Eye, Ear and nasal drops</li>
<li>Sterile injectables</li>
</ul>
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<p>**Product dependant </p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17451-167-167-medsmanagementincarehomes-jpg.png" alt="medicines management in care homes" /> <p class="intro">Numark Medicines Management in Care Homes training resource supports members to effectively and confidently deliver Medicines Management Training to their care homes.</p>
<p class="intro"><span style="color: #494949; font-size: 14px;">The training covers all aspects of medicines management within the care home including prescribing, handling and administering medicines to the home residents, and also the provision of care or services relating to medicines within the home. </span></p>
<p>The resource is supplied as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Spiral bound trainer manual and PowerPoint presentation.</li>
<li>Electronic copies of the trainee manual, assessment questions and answers and training certificate.</li>
</ul>
<p>The resource is available to order from eShop for £100 plus carriage.</p>
<p><span>The single fee for the training resource will enable pharmacy teams the option of printing trainee manuals to either be used as a reference guide within the care home or to support the trainee learning. </span></p>
<p>The training can be delivered by pharmacists or registered technicians* as a single training session or separated into multiple sessions to meet the specific needs of each care home.</p>
<p>* Detailed clinical queries arising during the training may need to be referred to a pharmacist.</p>
<p>Members who have previously purchased Numark Medicines management in care home training will receive an email containing the electronic copies of the trainee manual, certificate and other resources to support ongoing delivery of the trainin<em>g.</em></p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17096-167-167-medicinessafetytip-jpg.png" alt="Medicines Safety Tip" /> <p class="intro">The latest Drug Safety Update (DSU) issued by MHRA includes updated guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI) in the management of patients with severe allergies. The DSU provides key advice for both healthcare professionals and patients including:</p>
<p><strong>Key advice for healthcare professionals</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Prescribe all patients two AAI.</li>
<li>Ensure all patients are advised to carry both AAI at all times.</li>
<li>Patients with allergies and their carers should be trained to use the specific AAI that they have been prescribed as injection technique varies between different AAI.</li>
<li>Patients with allergies and their carers should be encouraged to obtain and practice using a trainer device. Trainer devices (AAI without needles) are available free of charge from the manufacturer websites (see where to order at the end of this article).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Advice to give to patients with allergies and their carers </strong></p>
<p>All patients and their carers should be provided with the following advice regarding using the AAI:</p>
<ul>
<li>Use the AAI at the first sign of an allergic reaction</li>
<li>Once you have used the AAI you should:
<ul>
<li>Call 999, ask for ambulance and state “anaphylaxis”, even if your symptoms are improving.</li>
<li>Lie flat with your legs raised to maintain blood flow. However if you are having difficulty breathing you may need to sit up to make your breathing easier.</li>
<li>Seek help immediately, and if possible make someone stay with you until the ambulance arrives.</li>
<li>If you do not start to feel better use the second injector 5-15 minutes after the first one.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="background-color: initial;">All patients prescribed an AAI are advised to carry two devices at all times. This is particularly important for patients with allergic asthma as they are more likely to suffer a severe anaphylactic reaction.</span></p>
<p>This updated advice follows a European Medicines Agency review of AAI following concerns that some devices may administer the adrenaline subcutaneously rather than intramuscularly.</p>
<p>In order for adrenaline to be effective it is important for it to be administered intramuscularly; subcutaneous administration can result in a slower rate of absorption, lower peak adrenaline plasma concentrations and reduced or sub therapeutic effect.</p>
<p>Factors that may affect whether adrenaline is delivered into a muscle include:</p>
<ul>
<li>needle length,</li>
<li>thickness of subcutaneous fat which determines the skin to muscle depth (STMD),</li>
<li>how the device works, specifically whether the auto-injector is spring loaded or not,</li>
<li>the angle the device is placed on the skin,</li>
<li>the force used to activate the device.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="background-color: initial; color: #494949; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Where it is possible that a patient will have a larger STMD, for example obesity, it may be advisable to supply an AAI with a longer needle. The Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) includes details of the needle length; this information is also included in the following table comparing the key features of the individual AAI:</span></p>
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<td width="143">
<p><strong>AAI device feature</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p><strong>Emerade</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p><strong>Epipen</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Jext</strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Strengths available</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>150mcg, 300mcg, 500mcg</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>150mcg, 300mcg</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>150mcg, 300mcg</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Dose by volume or solution strength</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>Volume</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>Solution strength</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>Volume</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Needle length</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>23mm for 300mcg/500mcg,</p>
<p> 16mm for 150mcg</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>13mm for 150mcg, 16mm for 300mcg</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>13mm for 150mcg, 15mm for 300mcg</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Administration method</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>Place and press</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>Swing and jab</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>Place and press</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Expiry Alert</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>E-mail</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>Text or e-mail</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>Text or e-mail</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Sharps protection</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>Needle guard</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>Needle protection cover</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>Needle shield</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="143">
<p><strong>Cartridge or syringe type</strong></p>
</td>
<td width="145">
<p>Syringe</p>
</td>
<td width="144">
<p>Cartridge</p>
</td>
<td width="143">
<p>Cartridge</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> <strong>Training- </strong>In all cases pharmacists should ensure that the patient and their carers are shown how to use their AAI. Pharmacists can also signpost the manufacturers’ website as each manufacturer provides training on the use of their specific device for patients and healthcare professionals; user guides and videos can be accessed from the links below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Emerade: <a href="http://www.emerade-bausch.co.uk/patient/how-to-use-emerade">www.emerade-bausch.co.uk/patient/how-to-use-emerade</a></li>
<li>Epipen: <a href="http://www.epipen.co.uk/patients/epipenr-user-guide/">www.epipen.co.uk/patients/epipenr-user-guide/</a></li>
<li>Jext: <a href="http://www.jext.co.uk/jext-video-demonstrations.aspx">www.jext.co.uk/jext-video-demonstrations.aspx</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Pharmacists can give patients the following advice sheet to reinforce the advice provided on how and when to use their AAI. <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/54730805ed915d1380000045/con418524.pdf" target="_blank">assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/54730805ed915d1380000045/con418524.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Where to order trainer devices- </strong>Trainer devices can be ordered directly from the manufacturers to enable pharmacists to demonstrate how to use an AAI. Patients and their carers should also be encouraged to order a trainer pen so that they can practice using the device.</p>
<p>Trainer devices are available to order using the following links:</p>
<ul>
<li>Emerade: <a href="https://www.emerade.com/order/healthcare-pro">www.emerade.com/order/healthcare-pro</a></li>
<li>Epipen: <a href="http://www.epipen.co.uk/patients/my-epipenr-resources/">www.epipen.co.uk/patients/my-epipenr-resources/</a></li>
<li>Jext: <a href="http://www.jext.co.uk/healthcare/">www.jext.co.uk/healthcare/</a></li>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17077-167-167-Mi_Proofs-3816-jpg.png" alt="Vaccination " /> <p class="intro">The service specification and Patient Group Direction (PGD) for the community pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service 2017/18 have today been published.</p>
<p>Although this doesn’t mean pharmacies can start delivering the vaccinations just yet, the PSNC have advised that they “expect the NHS to confirm it has taken the final steps to allow the service to begin in the next couple of days.”</p>
<p>However it does mean pharmacies can get everything they need for the service ready to go with the help of our service checklist.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/pharmacy-services/nhs-services/flu-vaccination" target="_self">See service checklist</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/yWK_kuejkwk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/nhs-flu-service-specification-and-pgd-published-today-see-our-checklisthttp://www.numarknet.com/news/nhs-flu-service-specification-and-pgd-published-today-see-our-checklistSeptember WholeSale Incorrect Descriptionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/T50vM9_ww6w/september-wholesale-incorrect-description
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p>On page 14 of the September WholeSale, an Eye Doctor product has been incorrectly described in our pricing grids as Cold Gel (PIP Code: 405-1272).</p>
<p>Please note, the correct description for this product is Hot Eye Compress: 405-1272 as per image shown within the artwork.</p>
<p>We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this discrepancy.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/T50vM9_ww6w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/september-wholesale-incorrect-descriptionhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/september-wholesale-incorrect-descriptionAchieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Numark Statementhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/tZ3VBLcKkIo/achieving-excellence-in-pharmaceutical-care-numark-statement
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17445-167-167-Scotland-Flag-jpg.png" alt="NHS Scotland" /> <p class="intro">Numark broadly welcomes the new strategy for primary and secondary care pharmacies in Scotland as set out in ‘Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care’. The strategy quite properly includes an over-arching focus on an enhanced clinical role for pharmacists in the delivery of care to patients with a view to releasing pressure on GP teams. Pharmacy technicians will also have a much more integral and enhanced role to help support the pharmacist deliver against the vision for community pharmacy in Scotland.</p>
<p>A core component of this will be the proposed expansion of MAS which, building on the access inherent in the community pharmacy network, will increase opportunities to improve clinical care of patients. </p>
<p>We welcome the proposal to give pharmacists a broader role in independent prescribing and as part of this, to have a greater involvement in managing patients with self-limiting conditions such as UTIs, impetigo etc. This is excellent news for the profession as it provides pharmacy with a more impactful role in managing and improving patient care. </p>
<p>We welcome the proposal to strengthen CMS to provide more personalised care to patients with stable long term conditions. Of particular note is the proposed introduction of an ‘annual pharmacist-led medication review’, something traditionally undertaken by the GP which will increase reach to patients who will benefit from a more detailed care plan. The focus on pharmacists as the medicines expert is particularly welcome.</p>
<p> The digital agenda features heavily in the strategy with a move towards pharmacy becoming entirely paperless through the development of existing ETP solutions. Experience in England and Wales demonstrates that this is likely to be challenging, but if successful will ultimately support the theme of liberating the pharmacist to deliver against NHS Scotland’s expectations within the pharmacy contract.</p>
<p> This expanded role for pharmacy will require pharmacists to think differently about their practice and will require investment in and development of the skills of pharmacy teams and improvements of processes within the pharmacy environment. In particular, the enhanced use of the skills of pharmacy technicians will require an alteration in the balance of skill mix within the pharmacy. </p>
<p>Underpinning all of the proposed changes is the need for a contractual framework which fully reflects the proposed enhanced role and is joined up with other primary care contracts. It is also essential that the proposed changes are fully and properly resourced.</p>
<p>All in all the proposed strategy is incredibly positive for both community pharmacy and their patients and builds on the already successful and effective infrastructure that many counties within the UK envy. Numark is very pleased to see the recognition given to the many ways in which community pharmacists can improve the health and wellbeing of local communities and looks forward to working with members in deploying the many resources we have to assist them in making the strategy a reality. </p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/08/4589" target="_blank">Read more about Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care: A Strategy for Scotland [gov.scot].</a></p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">(MDA/2017/024)</p>
<p class="intro">Issued 24<sup>th</sup> August 2017</p>
<p class="intro">MHRA have issued a medical device alert for Novopen Echo and Novopen 5 insulin pen</p>
<h3>Problem / background</h3>
<p>In July 2014, a redesigned cartridge holder for NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 was implemented to improve robustness. However, the redesigned cartridge holder can become weakened if it is exposed to chemicals in cleaning agents, sunscreen and food grease, and the snaps keeping the cartridge holder in place may crack or break off.</p>
<p>There are 3 types of fault that can occur:</p>
<ol start="1">
<li>‘Snap cracked’</li>
<li>‘One snap broken off’</li>
<li>‘Both snaps broken off’</li>
</ol>
<p>In April 2016 Novo Nordisk decided to change production back to the original cartridge holder so that in future all products would be produced with the original cartridge holder. This was effective from 1 September 2016.</p>
<p>Novo Nordisk issued an <a href="https://mhra.filecamp.com/public/file/2na9-b1mut4ee">FSN</a> in July 2017 to recall affected cartridge holders.</p>
<h5><strong>Action Required</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li>Identify patients who use NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 insulin pens and inform them of the manufacturer’s <a href="https://mhra.filecamp.com/public/file/2na9-b1mut4ee">Field Safety Notice (FSN)</a>, which lists affected batch numbers.</li>
<li>Advise patients to contact Novo Nordisk directly on the Customer Care line on 0845 600 5055 or to use the <a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/novopenecho5/en_gb.html">manufacturer’s website</a> to check if their device is affected and request a replacement cartridge holder.</li>
<li>Ensure user is able to maintain insulin regime via a suitable device or alternative method.</li>
<li>Discontinue supply of affected devices.</li>
<li>If patients have any questions or concerns, they should contact their doctor, pharmacist or Novo Nordisk’s Customer Care line on 0845 600 5055.</li>
<li>All healthcare professionals should contact Alloga on 01773 515124 to arrange replacements and return affected stock.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Deadlines for actions</h3>
<p>Actions underway: 8 September 2017</p>
<p>Actions complete: 25 September 2017</p>
<h3>Manufacturer contacts</h3>
<p><strong>Dr Avideh Nazeri</strong> <br /> Director of Clinical, Medical and Regulatory</p>
<p>Novo Nordisk Ltd <br /> 3 City Place <br /> Beehive Ring Road <br /> Gatwick <br /> West Sussex RH6 0PA</p>
<p>Tel: 01293 613 555</p>
<p><a href="http://www.numarknet.commailto:CustomerCare@novonordisk.com">CustomerCare@novonordisk.com</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/dItfKh7kVPE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/medical-device-alert-novopen-echo-and-novopen-5-certain-batches-risk-of-hyperglycaemia.http://www.numarknet.com/news/medical-device-alert-novopen-echo-and-novopen-5-certain-batches-risk-of-hyperglycaemia.Contractor alert Unsolicited calls claiming to be from the NHSBSAhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/2kuUNUXumBQ/contractor-alert-unsolicited-calls-claiming-to-be-from-the-nhsbsa
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">PSNC have issued an alert regarding unsolicited calls to pharmacy contractors.</p>
<p>Some community pharmacy contractors have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to be from the NHSBSA investigations team. These callers have quoted the pharmacy ODS code (F code), names of company directors and other pharmacy details. All of the details provided can be easily sourced from reports published online or from Companies House.</p>
<p>The callers have advised the contractor that there is a problem with payments to the pharmacy; they have then requested details from the contractor such as their mobile phone number, date of birth and business bank account details.</p>
<p>The initial telephone call has in some instances been followed by a text message purporting to be from the contractor’s bank asking the contractor to call a specified telephone number. This call allows the individual to ask further questions and obtain information allowing access to the contractor’s bank account.</p>
<p>NHSBSA have confirmed that no member of its team would contact a contractor and ask for bank account details.</p>
<p>Members are advised that if they receive such a call, not to divulge any personal or business information and to report the call to the National Fraud and Cyber Crime reporting centre on 0300 123 2040 or online <a href="http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud">www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud</a></p>
<p>The PSNC alert is available at <a href="http://psnc.org.uk/our-news/contractor-warning-unsolicited-calls-claiming-to-be-from-the-nhsbsa/">psnc.org.uk/our-news/contractor-warning-unsolicited-calls-claiming-to-be-from-the-nhsbsa/</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/2kuUNUXumBQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsWed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/contractor-alert-unsolicited-calls-claiming-to-be-from-the-nhsbsahttp://www.numarknet.com/news/contractor-alert-unsolicited-calls-claiming-to-be-from-the-nhsbsaMedicines Safety Tip Phenytoin Sodium NRIM 100mg Capsules (Lime Pharma)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/lsOUXMJbaGA/medicines-safety-tip-phenytoin-sodium-nrim-100mg-capsules-lime-pharma-
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17096-167-167-medicinessafetytip-jpg.png" alt="Medicines Safety Tip" /> <p class="intro">Phenytoin is licensed for the control of tonic-clonic (grand mal), partial seizures or a combination of these seizure types. Phenytoin can also be used to prevent or treat seizures arising during or following neurosurgery and/or severe head injury, and as a second line treatment option for the management of trigeminal neuralgia.</p>
<p>Epilepsy is one of the most common and serious neurological conditions within the UK. Epilepsy Action estimates that around 600,000 people in the UK are affected by the condition<a title="" href="http://www.numarknet.comfile:///C:/Users/kathryn.hyde/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/PDHV0FBX/Phenytoin%20Medicines%20Safety%20tip%20FINAL.docx#_ftn1">[1]</a>.</p>
<p>Numark Information Services have been contacted by several members regarding Phenytoin Sodium NRIM 100mg capsules (Lime Pharma) and whether they can be supplied to patients stabilised on the phenytoin hard capsule manufactured by Flynn Pharma.</p>
<p>The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM)<a title="" href="http://www.numarknet.comfile:///C:/Users/kathryn.hyde/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/PDHV0FBX/Phenytoin%20Medicines%20Safety%20tip%20FINAL.docx#_ftn2">[2]</a> classifies phenytoin as a category 1 anti-epileptic drug; this means that to ensure ongoing seizure control an epileptic patient should be maintained on a specific brand or generic. Consequently patients currently stabilised on the Flynn Pharma generic should not be switched to the NRIM version.</p>
<p>Differences in drug solubility and membrane permeability can lead to formulation differences that affect product bioavailability.</p>
<p>The low solubility and membrane permeability of phenytoin coupled with an elimination rate that is subject to inter-patient variability has led to phenytoin being considered the AED with the highest potential for product variability. Consequently any differences in product formulation could theoretically have a major impact on bioavailability.</p>
<p>In addition, phenytoin has a narrow therapeutic range which means that dose limiting side effects and toxicity can occur at therapeutic drug levels. A small change in bioavailability could potentially lead to toxicity or loss of seizure control.</p>
<h5><strong>Advice for patients and healthcare professionals</strong></h5>
<p>Patients should be maintained on the same brand or generic version of phenytoin.</p>
<p>Prescribers are advised to specify the brand required on the prescription to ensure that brand continuity is maintained.</p>
<p>Pharmacists should confirm with patients prescribed phenytoin generically which brand or generic they normally take.Where it is not possible to maintain continuity of supply close collaboration with patient and prescriber is necessary to minimise the risks associated with AED switching.</p>
<p>Patients should be advised to speak to the pharmacist if they believe that the phenytoin product they have been supplied is different to their normal brand.</p>
<p>See the full library of Medicines Safety Tips available on NumarkNet.</p>
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<p><a title="" href="http://www.numarknet.comfile:///C:/Users/kathryn.hyde/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/PDHV0FBX/Phenytoin%20Medicines%20Safety%20tip%20FINAL.docx#_ftnref2">[2]</a> Formulation switching of antiepileptic drugs: A report on the recommendations of the Commission on Human Medicines from July 2013; Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; July 2013. <a href="http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/comms-ic/documents/websiteresources/con341226.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/comms-ic/documents/websiteresources/con341226.pdf" target="_blank">www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/comms-ic/documents/websiteresources/con341226.pdf</a></p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17077-167-167-Mi_Proofs-3816-jpg.png" alt="Vaccination " /> <p class="intro">Two new dates have been added for Flu vaccination training in the Isle of Man; 25<sup>th</sup> and 26<sup>th</sup> September.</p>
<p><strong>The training will take place at:</strong></p>
<p> Keeyl Darree, Nobles Hospital, Strang, Isle of Man, IM4 4RH.</p>
<p>Our vaccination skills training workshops delivered by ECG Ltd, cover the whole of the UK and the comprehensive training ensures that you are fully prepared to offer both the national and private flu services as well as many other vaccination services.</p>
<p>The workshop is £135^ per person and is four and a half hours long.</p>
<p>Workshops are available either on weekdays from 9am until 1:30pm or on Sundays from 10am until 2:30pm. This means you may only have to get locum cover for half a day or not at all if you are prepared to attend a Sunday workshop.</p>
<p><strong>What is covered?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Intramuscular, subcutaneous and nasal administration techniques.</li>
<li>Adult basic life support.</li>
<li>Paediatric basic life support.</li>
<li>Anaphylaxis including the administration of adrenaline via ampoules and auto-injections.</li>
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<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/training/vaccination-training-workshops?nlr=">Book onto a workshop</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/XCRDfQUD2sQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/new-dates-added-for-flu-vaccination-training-in-the-isle-of-manhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/new-dates-added-for-flu-vaccination-training-in-the-isle-of-manTariff Tip 5mm Corn Ring Plastershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/DpKC6PfAlaQ/tariff-tip-5mm-corn-ring-plasters
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17414-167-167-botox-jpg.png" alt="New guidance available " /> <h5>Why provide a Botox® clinic?</h5>
<p>Non - surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox® have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Reports suggest the industry is worth approx. £3 billion annually and growing, meaning now could be a great time for pharmacists looking to widen their service offering and gain a share of this market.</p>
<p>The potential returns can be worthwhile. An average price of Botox® treatment is £155 - £350 per treatment area and around £500 for a complete package (multiple areas) therefore if you treat four clients each week you could bring in up to £2000 a week or £8000 a month (<em>excluding costs</em>)</p>
<p>It’s also worth remembering that these treatments are non-permanent, therefore clients will need to keep coming back regularly to maintain the look. Botox® lasts around 3 months meaning clients will potentially visit you up to 4 times a year. </p>
<h5><strong>Setting up a clinic</strong><strong></strong></h5>
<p>Establishing a Botox® clinic is not for everyone and requires an upfront investment particularly in terms of training.</p>
<p>Our advice and guidance provides some key points for consideration.</p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17077-167-167-Mi_Proofs-3816-jpg.png" alt="Vaccination " /> <p class="intro">The global shortage of hepatitis B vaccines is impacting severely on the UK vaccine supply. Restricted availability of stock is especially critical during August although stock limitations are likely to persist until early 2018.</p>
<p>Ordering restrictions have been imposed by PHE and Department of Health to ensure vaccines are only available where clinically appropriate. <strong>The order restrictions will mean that travel clinics, GP practices, retail pharmacies, private Occupational Health and Universities will not receive further supplies of the adult vaccine until further notice</strong>.<a title="" href="http://www.numarknet.comfile:///C:/Users/kathryn.hyde/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/PDHV0FBX/Hepatitis%20B%20vaccination%20%20temporary%20recommendations%20from%204th%20August%202017%20FINAL%20(2).docx#_ftn1">[1]</a></p>
<p>Public Health England have issued temporary guidance<a title="" href="http://www.numarknet.comfile:///C:/Users/kathryn.hyde/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/PDHV0FBX/Hepatitis%20B%20vaccination%20%20temporary%20recommendations%20from%204th%20August%202017%20FINAL%20(2).docx#_ftn2">[2]</a> to support healthcare professionals undertaking risk assessments to ensure that stock of vaccine remains available for individuals at highest and most immediate risk. Read our medicines advice article for more information on the patient groups deemed most likely to benefit from vaccination.</p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17413-167-167-Cet14s-jpg.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro"><span>The Numark own brand team are always looking at pricing and products in the market to enable us to compete effectively.</span> </p>
<p><span>After doing this, we have made the decision to discontinue our Loratadine and Cetirizine 7s, and replace with the same product as a 14 pack.</span> </p>
<p><span>Numark brand Cetirizine 14s will be available from mid-September, and the best part is that trade and retail prices will be the same as the 7s pack!</span> </p>
<p><span>The Numark Loratadine 14s will also be the same trade and retail price as the 7s pack, however unfortunately these aren't quite ready from production yet. We are expecting these in early 2018; however we will are now able to supply Bell's Tertiary 14s.</span></p>
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<tr><th>PIP Code</th><th>Product</th><th>Status</th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>326-8562</td>
<td>Numark Cetirizine 14s</td>
<td>Numark own brand will be available from mid-September.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>350-6953</td>
<td>Numark Loratadine 14s</td>
<td>Numark own brand will be available early 2018. <span>Bells Tertiary line now available.</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/Frl-5nGQ6-s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/update-numark-hayfever-tabletshttp://www.numarknet.com/news/update-numark-hayfever-tabletsUpdated advice for NHSmailhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/kSHE3wIo1Lw/updated-advice-for-nhsmail
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17388-167-167-cuts-jpg.png" alt="QualityPaymentTips" /> <p class="intro">Updated guidance has been published on NumarkNet to support members in setting up their NHSmail accounts and achieving the gateway criteria before the second claim point for the quality payment scheme.</p>
<p>NHSmail is the only secure mail platform that will allow online communication between NHS providers. This means confidential information can be exchanged safely with other healthcare professionals.</p>
<p>Guidance is now available, alongside a full set of Quality Payment Tips which will be updated on a weekly basis in the run up to the second claim point.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/setting-up-nhsmail?nlr=">See the latest guidance</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/kSHE3wIo1Lw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/updated-advice-for-nhsmailhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/updated-advice-for-nhsmailURGENT ACTION REQUIRED Quality Payment NHS Choiceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/y95kPLMSrBI/urgent-action-required-quality-payment-nhs-choices
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17388-167-167-cuts-jpg.png" alt="QualityPaymentTips" /> <p class="intro">Pharmacy contractors who only partly edited or validated their NHS Choices page to meet the Quality payment gateway criterion for the April claim point have been sent an email requiring urgent action by NHS BSA.</p>
<p>The Quality Payment scheme requires pharmacy contractors to edit or validate three sections of their NHS Choices profile, these are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Opening hours</li>
<li>Facilities provided by the pharmacy</li>
<li>Services provided by the pharmacy</li>
</ul>
<p>After the declaration period for the April claim point closed NHS England has been working with NHS BSA to validate contractor’s declarations. This review has shown that some contractors have only edited or validated one or two sections of their pharmacy profile. It is important that the information contained in all three sections of the profile is accurate and up to date to ensure that patients can access the information that they require.</p>
<p>Contractors identified as editing or validating only one or two sections of their profile have been sent an email advising them that they have <strong>until 10<sup>th</sup> September</strong> to ensure all sections of their profile are updated or validated.</p>
<p>Numark urges all members to check their email systems including the junk folder for this email.</p>
<p><strong>If contractors do not edit or validate the outstanding sections by 10<sup>th</sup> September 2017 they will not have met the gateway criterion and there is a risk that the Quality Payment already made for the April review will need to be recovered.</strong></p>
<p>Contactors should also be aware that this second chance to edit or validate their NHS Choices profile will not be available following the November claim point. It is consequently essential that all three sections of the pharmacy profile are validated or edited prior to the 24<sup>th</sup> November 2017 review date.</p>
<p>For advice on updating your NHS Choices profile please see our NHS Choices Quality Payment Tip.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/news/2016-11/nhs-choices-are-you-all-set-up-" target="_self">See the Quality Payment Tip</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/y95kPLMSrBI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/urgent-action-required-quality-payment-nhs-choiceshttp://www.numarknet.com/news/urgent-action-required-quality-payment-nhs-choicesPrint Error August WholeSale Magazinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/eKK4kEawfTY/print-error-august-wholesale-magazine
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/15921-167-167-Alert-png.png" alt="" /> <p>Two Alberto Balsam products have been incorrectly duplicated on page 68 of The WholeSale under the Simple Kind To Skin product heading.</p>
<p>These are:</p>
<ul>
<li>401-0617 Alberto Balsam Raspberry Shampoo 350ml</li>
<li>401-0369 Alberto Balsam Tea Tree Shampoo 350ml</li>
</ul>
<p>The correct page for these products is page 76 under the Alberto Balsam heading.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/eKK4kEawfTY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 11 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/print-error-august-wholesale-magazinehttp://www.numarknet.com/news/print-error-august-wholesale-magazineMedicines Safety Tips Library - maximising your membershiphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/ReY94xIzujQ/medicines-safety-tips-library-maximising-your-membership
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17131-167-167-MaximisingMembership-jpg.png" alt="Maximising your membership" /> <p class="intro">Our regular medicines safety tips are designed to help you promote awareness of safety issues posed by specific drugs and the actions that can be taken to mitigate these risks.</p>
<p>Actions taken in response to these tips can be included in the Quality Payment written patient safety report.</p>
<p>Topics covered include <a href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/medicines-safety-tips/risks-associated-with-high-strength-insulin-preparations.">risks associated with high strength insulin preparations</a>, <a href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/medicines-safety-tips/oral-retinoids-and-the-pregnancy-prevention-programme">oral retinoids and the Pregnancy Prevention Programme</a> and <a href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/medicines-safety-tips/crushing-medication">crushing medication</a>.</p>
<p>We are adding new content regularly so keep an eye out for more tips!</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/medicines-safety-tips">See Medicines Safety Tips library</a></p>
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<p>If you own an independent pharmacy in the UK you can find out more about <a href="http://www.numarknet.com/become-a-member">becoming a member</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/bahFU4IveeI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 8 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/become-a-tariff-tipster-and-stop-your-cash-going-down-the-drainhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/become-a-tariff-tipster-and-stop-your-cash-going-down-the-drainHealth promotion briefing sheets now available to downloadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/SFsHblFAFPc/health-promotion-briefing-sheets-now-available-to-download
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17408-167-167-HLP-briefing-sheet-snapshot-png.png" alt="HLP briefing sheet" /> <p>We have recently launched a new series of downloadable briefing sheets intended to guide members through many of the major health promotions that they will need to run throughout the year to achieve and maintain their HLP Level 1 status.</p>
<p>The resource has been introduced to complement the full support and guidance already accessible via NumarkNet to aid members in achieving their accreditation.</p>
<p><strong>The health promotion subjects featured include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Healthy Lunchboxes</li>
<li>Stop Smoking</li>
<li>Bowel Cancer</li>
<li>Sun Awareness</li>
<li>Healthy Heart</li>
<li>Eczema</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Each briefing sheet guides the health champion on:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Why to run the promotion.</li>
<li>The background and impact on your patients.</li>
<li>Brief advice that can be offered in the pharmacy.</li>
<li>Help to engage customers into having a discussion.</li>
<li>Signposting to effective, accessible and up-to-date resources that can be ordered or downloaded for use during the promotion.</li>
<li>A step-by-step checklist of actions to take before, during and after the promotion.</li>
<li>A summary sheet that can be used to evidence the promotion.</li>
</ul>
<p>The briefing sheets are listed under the health promotion events page against the relevant campaign dates throughout the year.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-practice/healthy-living-pharmacy/key-steps-to-achieving-hlp-the-quality-criteria/environment/health-awareness-events?ref=side" target="_self">See campaign dates and download briefing sheets</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/SFsHblFAFPc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsTue, 8 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/health-promotion-briefing-sheets-now-available-to-downloadhttp://www.numarknet.com/news/health-promotion-briefing-sheets-now-available-to-downloadAugust Category M Adjustmentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/bsRJDiLPLgU/august-category-m-adjustments
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17406-167-167-iStock_000005390801_Medium-jpg.png" alt="Category M clawbacks" /> <p class="intro">From August 2017 Category M reimbursement prices will be reduced by £15m per month for a 12-month period.</p>
<p>These reductions are being implemented to correct overpayments of retained margin for both 2015/16 and 2016/17. Contractors are encouraged to remain “Drug Tariff savvy” to minimise the impact of the reduction in reimbursement.</p>
<p>The table below shows the August Drug Tariff prices and the reduction in reimbursement when compared to the July Drug Tariff for the top 20 biggest changes in reimbursement.</p>
<table border="0">
<thead>
<tr><th>Product Description</th><th>Pack Size</th><th>Jul-17 Drug Tariff (£)</th><th>Aug-17 Drug Tariff (£)</th><th>% Difference</th></tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 100mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>96.60</td>
<td>2.98</td>
<td>-97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 150mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>64.40</td>
<td>2.29</td>
<td>-96%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 200mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>96.60</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>-96%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 225mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>64.40</td>
<td>3.11</td>
<td>-95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 25mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>64.40</td>
<td>1.87</td>
<td>-97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 300mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>64.40</td>
<td>4.17</td>
<td>-94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 50mg capsules</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>96.60</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>-98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pregabalin 75mg capsules</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>64.40</td>
<td>2.03</td>
<td>-97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carbimazole 20mg tablets</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>154.63</td>
<td>138.43</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trazodone 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>154.94</td>
<td>138.71</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hydrocortisone 10mg tablets</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>56.95</td>
<td>50.99</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Acetazolamide 250mg tablets</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>22.38</td>
<td>20.04</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Propylthiouracil 50mg tablets</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>57.58</td>
<td>51.56</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dapsone 50mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>38.55</td>
<td>34.52</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carbimazole 5mg tablets</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>51.96</td>
<td>46.53</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Prednisolone 5mg soluble tablets</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>43.18</td>
<td>38.67</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Celiprolol 400mg tablets</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>33.51</td>
<td>30.01</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nefopam 30mg tablets</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>36.48</td>
<td>32.67</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Riluzole 50mg tablets</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>13.32</td>
<td>11.93</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flucloxacillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>21.86</td>
<td>19.58</td>
<td>-10%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p>Each week we will be highlighting a popular question or issue addressed by our information services team to help keep you informed about the hot topics being discussed by other members.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the Drug Tariff - <a href="http://www.numarknet.com/information-services/contact-information-services">send Sue a message</a> or call Information Services on <strong>0800 783 5709</strong>*</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/numarknetnews/~4/bsRJDiLPLgU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>NewsFri, 4 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100http://www.numarknet.com/news/august-category-m-adjustmentshttp://www.numarknet.com/news/august-category-m-adjustments10 top tips to help you make the most of LinkedInhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/numarknetnews/~3/nQoQgvicBhY/10-top-tips-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-linkedin
<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17354-167-167-LinkedInThumb-jpg.png" alt="" /> <p class="intro">The latest in our series of social media articles provides advice for how you can make the most of your company’s LinkedIn profile.</p>
<p>These 10 simple tips will help you maximise the impact of your LinkedIn presence and build yourself a valuable following.</p>
<p><a class="green-button" href="http://www.numarknet.com/8482">Read 'LinkedIn 10 top tips' article</a></p>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17388-167-167-cuts-jpg.png" alt="QualityPaymentTips" /> <p class="intro">The Quality Payment criteria were introduced in 2017/18 as part of the revised funding arrangement for community pharmacy. Each pharmacy contractor is able to claim up to 100 “quality” points with each point achieved being worth between £64 and £128.</p>
<p>The <strong>second claim point is 24<sup>th</sup> November</strong> with the claim window being open from 13<sup>th</sup> November to 8<sup>th</sup> December.</p>
<p>Numark encourages its members to review their progress towards achieving each of the quality payment criteria in preparation for this second claim point.</p>
<p>The following details some key points to consider:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>NHSmail </strong>- all contractors will need to have an NHSmail account set up by November.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/setting-up-nhsmail?ref=side" target="_self">Go to NHSmail guidance.</a><span style="background-color: initial; color: #494949; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>NHS Choices </strong>- contractors will be required to reconfirm that the information on their pharmacy NHS Choices page is accurate and up to date between 00.00 on 11<sup>th</sup> September 2017 and 23.59 on 24<sup>th</sup> November 2017.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/promote-your-pharmacy/online-marketing/nhs-choices-www.nhs.uk-" target="_self">Go to NHS Choices guidance.</a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>NHS 111 - </strong>contractors will be required to confirm the details on their NHS 111 Directory of Service (DoS). The process for confirming DoS entries for the November claim point is subject to change and NHS England has yet to finalise the process. Further details will be included on NumarkNet once available.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>CPPQ </strong>- the most recent CPPQ report should be attached to the pharmacy NHS Choices page. The report should be less than 1 year old; contractors whose most recent report is more than 12 months old will need to repeat their patient survey.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-patient-experience-cppq-published-on-nhs-choices" target="_self">Go to CPPQ guidance. </a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dementia friends - </strong>confirm that 80% of pharmacy staff, including delivery drivers, have completed dementia friends training.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-dementia-friends-england?ref=side" target="_self">Go to Dementia Friends guidance.</a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Safeguarding - </strong>80% of pharmacy professionals (i.e. pharmacists and technicians registered with GPhC) working on the day of the review should have achieved level 2 safeguarding within the last 2 years. For the 24<sup>th</sup> November claim point training must have been completed between 25<sup>th</sup> November 2015 and 24<sup>th</sup> November 2017.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-patient-safety-safeguarding" target="_self">Go to safeguarding guidance.</a><span style="background-color: initial; color: #494949; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Asthma - </strong>the pharmacy must haveprocesses in place to identify patients who are prescribed short acting bronchodilators without a corticosteroid.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-clinical-effectiveness-asthma-review-?ref=side" target="_self">Go to asthma audit guidance.</a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Summary Care Records - </strong>The pharmacy must have accessed SCR more often after 30<sup>th</sup> April 2017. The SCR calculator (<a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/summary-care-records/community-pharmacy/calculate-scr-use-quality-payments" target="_self">go to calculator</a>) can be used to track the pharmacy progress.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Patient safety report -</strong> the pharmacy must have processes to report, analyse and share patient safety incidents. A written report including a summary of the pharmacy response to these incidents that are implemented to make the pharmacy practice and environment safer should be available within the pharmacy.</li>
</ul>
<p><a style="background-color: initial; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;" href="https://www.numarknet.com/advice-guidance/pharmacy-funding-cuts-support/qpt-patient-safety-safeguarding?ref=side" target="_self">Go to patient safety report guidance.</a></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>HLP-</strong> Contractors requiring support in achieving HLP accreditation are advised to access the vast amount of advice, guidance and resources on NumarkNet.</li>
</ul>
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<img src="http://www.numarknet.com/img/17364-167-167-Core-Range---Good-Shelf-Layout-jpg.png" alt="" /> <p>Our space allocation data uses EPoS taken from independent pharmacies across the country.</p>
<p>It is designed to help you establish appropriate shelf allocation for your categories and subcategories so you don’t end up with shelves full of products you can’t sell through.</p>
<p>It’s a tried and tested method used by all retailers, big and small when developing effective shelf displays.</p>
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<p>These tips are created based on common queries that are received by our Information Services team.</p>
<p>Each week we highlight a popular question or issue addressed by our <a href="https://www.numarknet.com/about-numark/information-services">Information Services team</a> to help keep you informed about the hot topics being discussed by other members.</p>
<p><strong>All tariff tips can now be found in our handy A-Z library.</strong></p>
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